Programme Officer at Action Health Incorporated (AHI)

Job Description

• We are currently seeking for a qualified and goal-oriented professional who is enthusiastic about working with young people particularly girls/young women to join our team.

General Position Summary

• The Programme Officer will be responsible for planning and implementing programme activities on time, target and within program budget
• This position will ensure the Educating Nigerian Girls in New Enterprises programme in Lagos implementation is responsive to marginalized Nigerian girls, their communities and skill-based centers, and coordinate activities that transition marginalized girls into economic activities.
• Participate in enrolment programme participants
• Liaise and collaborate with relevant stakeholders in government and community leaders to promote girls learning in literacy, numeracy and economic empowerment
• In collaboration with other programme officers implement relevant surveys, need assessments, data and information collection for on-going monitoring.
• Organise trainings for facilitators to deliver sessions to girls on literacy and numeracy and life skills
• Seek opportunities from within communities for girls education and economic empowerment
• Monitoring of programme activities
• Organise community outreaches on sexual and reproductive health and life skills
• Advocate for improved gatekeeper commitment towards girls education and empowerment within programme communities
• Jointly organise international commemorative days within communities of programme implementation

Qualification and Experience

• First Degree in Social Sciences, Public Health, Communication Arts or other relevant field
• At least 1-3 years work experience including project management
• Excellent ICT, analytical, report writing and oral communication skills
• Experience managing projects particularly targeting girls
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English required, including report development, writing and editing.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work independently and cooperatively with team members.

Success Factors

• A high level of personal integrity, honesty and transparency is essential.
• The ability to interact effectively with community stakeholders and staff members is required.
• A demonstrated ability to manage budget accurately, meet deadlines and develop high quality reports is necessary.